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The results show that the sexual health in Sweden is good, 58% of the population report being satisfied with their sex life. Men to a higher extent than women (28% versus 18%) think they do not have sex often enough. More women than men (20% versus 10%) report having felt too tired or stressed to have sex.

HIV and Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) may have consequences for the individual person and society. Infections can be prevented by dissemination of knowledge, testing, guidance and by supporting behavioural changes when necessary.

Cannabis is the most common narcotic drug in Sweden. In the age group 16–84 years 3.5 percent of men and 1.6 percent of women have used cannabis over the past 12 months in 2024.

Around 50 percent of adults in Sweden are overweight or obese. Obesity is among the main five risk factors in Sweden for healthy years of life being lost.

Smoking is unevenly distributed in the population, and there are significant differences between various groups based on education, income, and employment. The use of nicotine pouches and e-cigarettes is increasing among the population and is most common among individuals aged 16–29 years.

According to national representative surveys which have been conducted in Sweden, approximately one percent of men and less than 0.5 percent of women have tried anabolic-androgenic steroids at some point.

Physical activity has many positive effects on our health, as it is associated with a lower risk of several chronic diseases. At the same time, a sedentary lifestyle is associated with an increased risk of disease.

Most children and adults in Sweden report their health as good, but many also report recurring mental and somatic health problems such as headaches, feeling low and sleeping difficulties.

Every year, more than 1200 people die by suicide in Sweden. An additional 300 cases are classified as undetermined intent, of which many may have been suicide. More than two thirds of those who die by suicide are men.

The prevalence of alcohol consumption in the past 30 days in the population 17 to 84 years was 75 percent in 2022. The prevalence has remained fairly stable since 2011, but decreased a couple of percentage points during the pandemic, and has not since recovered.